Charles Walter “Charlie” Etter, 74, of Leesburg Fla., and formerly of Waynesboro Pa., died Monday, March 25, 2013, in Leesburg, Fla.
Born Feb. 2, 1939, in Leitersburg, Md., he was a son of Charles Claire Etter and Beatrice W. (Gordon) Etter of Waynesboro.
He and his wife, MaryAnn (Good) Etter, were married on March 20, 1999.
As a young man, he worked in the farming and the orchard businesses, Lance Inc., and Teledyne Landis Tool Co., before dedicating 38 years as a Toyota Technician at both Dean Hebb Toyota and Younger Toyota, where he retired in 2000. After moving to Florida in 2000, Charlie continued to work in his community doing landscaping and operating heavy equipment before finally retiring in 2010.
Charlie was the kind of person who would do anything for anyone, he worked hard, and devoutly loved the people in his life. He will be sadly missed by all those whose lives he touched.
He was a life member of Fraternal Order of Eagles (FOE), a current member of the Leesburg Retreads Motorcycle Club. He was a past member of the Owl's Club, VFW and Eagles Inc. of Waynesboro.
His hobbies were riding his Honda trike with his wife, golfing, throwing darts, horseshoes and water volleyball. He also enjoyed traveling around the country in his RV spending time with family and friends, watching NASCAR and other motorsports, and grilling food for the Pennbrook Softball League.
Mr. Etter is survived by his wife, MaryAnn Etter of Leesburg Fla.; Children: Tammy (Bruce) Mouer, Teri Etter, Tonyia (Thomas) Wile, and Scott (Joan) Mohn all of Waynesboro; Brother Robert (Peggy) Etter of Waynesboro; Grandchildren Ashley (Nathan) Kozen of New Orleans, La., and Tyler Wile of Chambersburg.
He was preceded in death by his first wife of 34 years, Virginia Marie (Woodring) Etter, and brother Ronald Etter.
The family will receive friends at Zullinger Community Center to celebrate Charlie's life on Monday, April 1, 2013, from 4 to 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.